practically
adverb
prac·ti·cal·ly
ˈprak-ti-k(ə-)lē 
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Examples of practically in a Sentence
The room's ceiling was so low that we practically had to crawl.
I talk to him practically everyday.
The project is practically complete.
Football is practically a religion in some places.
Practically speaking, Alaska is too far to go for just a few days.
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Ronald J. Hansen, The Arizona Republic, 6 Nov. 2024
Jennifer Lopez has worn practically the same style equation before, too.
—Alyssa Grabinski, People.com, 5 Nov. 2024
Actress Kerry Washington practically lives on the campaign trail these days, and the Congressional Black Caucus has been a roving roadshow for the campaign.
—Philip Eliott / Detroit, TIME, 4 Nov. 2024
This World Series was practically the celebrity classic, taking place between the two biggest Hollywood hometown teams: N.Y. and L.A.
—Alexandra Schonfeld, People.com, 31 Oct. 2024
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“Practically.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/practically. Accessed 22 Nov. 2024.
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practically
adverb
prac·ti·cal·ly
ˈprak-ti-k(ə-)lē
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